Scrum Master – Automation Projects

Scrum Master – Automation Projects - Min 6 years of experience

The Scrum Master serves as an Agile facilitator and Project Co-ordinator, dedicated to empowering cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results effectively and consistently. This role seeks a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in automation projects, preferably with hands-on experience in UiPath or similar automation tools. This role combines the responsibilities of a Scrum Master with elements of a Project Coordinator, requiring the individual to not only facilitate Agile practices but also assist the Project Manager/Delivery Manager in managing project delivery. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enabling teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions while ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Agile Facilitation: o Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for automation projects. o Coach teams on Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. o Remove impediments and roadblocks to ensure smooth team progress. • Team Collaboration: o Act as a servant leader, supporting the development team in achieving their goals. o Facilitate effective communication between team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders. o Promote transparency and alignment across all project activities. • Delivery Oversight: o Monitor sprint progress, team performance, and key metrics to ensure timely delivery of automation solutions. o Identify risks and dependencies and work proactively to mitigate them. o Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and processes. • Support Project Management: o Assist the Project Manager/Delivery Manager in planning, tracking, and managing project deliverables, timelines, and resources. o Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and milestones. o Maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and action plans. • Stakeholder Communication: o Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. o Ensure timely and effective communication of project status and deliverables. • Process Improvement: o Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in project execution. o Collaborate with teams to reduce time gaps between development and testing phases to meet project timelines and enhance customer satisfaction. • Technical Focus: o Work closely with teams involved in automation projects and ensure that automation solutions align with business objectives and technical standards. o Support compliance with code review processes and ensure peer reviews are conducted before moving code to production. PART 3 Qualification & Experience

In line with the prescribed guidelines, the candidate will also need to meet the following criteria

Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience: • 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years of experience working on automation projects. • Hands-on experience with UiPath or similar RPA tools is highly preferred. • Proven experience in project coordination, including planning, tracking, and reporting. Agile Expertise: • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their application in software development and automation projects. • Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms. Technical Knowledge: • Familiarity with automation technologies, RPA, and AI-driven solutions. • Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its integration with Agile practices. Soft Skills: • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. • Strong organizational and time-management abilities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Certifications (Preferred): • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM). • SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or other relevant Agile certifications. • PMP/Prince or any other relevant Project Management certifications.

  PART 4 Key Competencies for Role (Level of Expertise)

Area Competency* Rate Skill Importance 1=aware; 2=basic; 3=intermediate /experienced; 4=advanced; 5=expert Allianz India Skill catalogue reference (for HR use only) Technical (max of 5)

•	Agile/ Scrum / Project Management

• RPA / Automation Understanding • Understanding of Automation projects 4 Functional (max of 5)

•	Logical & Analytical reasoning with attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

• Stakeholder relationship • High degree of organisation, task • planning and time management • Demonstrate the ability to manage • own workload against a range of • activities 4

Client/Vendor (max of 3)

•	Relationship Management

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written 4 Leadership** • Result Orientation • Entrepreneurial Orientation • Strategic Orientation • Market Insight • Driving Change & Innovation • Customer Focus • Driving Diversity • Fostering Relationships • Developing Capability 3 Behaviours***

•	Integrity & Transparency 

• Diversity & Inclusiveness • Communicate broadly • Excellence at every touch point with customer • Foster Technical & Operational Knowledge • Take Risks & allow noble failure • Embrace Innovation • Take Ownership & Accountability 4

Productivity (max of 3) • Task orientation • Time Management • Re-work 4 Communication

•	Language

• Presentation • Writing 4 Tools

•	Jira

• Confluence • Other Scrum/ PM tools • MS Office - Power Query • MS Outlook 4